The state health department says Sheridan Memorial Hospital was cited for not properly sterilizing devices used during surgeries but has corrected the problem. The department received a tip in November about the cleaning of masks used to help patients breathe during surgery. The department said it immediately inspected the hospital and found it wasn't following recommended sterilization procedures and wasn't tracking how many times each device had been used. The violation was publicized Tuesday by national consumer watchdog group Public Citizen. The health department and the hospital say there have been no reports of illnesses caused by the devices. However, the state hasn't notified patients of the violation and isn't required to do so. Regulators plan to follow up with a surprise inspection.
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